Dutch National Food Consumption Survey (DNFCS) 2007-2010

The DNFCS 2007-2010 (pdf) was authorised by the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) and coordinated by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). It reports the food consumption of children and adults living in the Netherlands. The survey comprises of food and nutrient intakes of 3,819 people living in the Netherlands (regardless of nationality) who were aged between 7 and 69 years, excluding pregnant and lactating women. The data was collected over a 3-year period from March 2007 to April 2010. The survey population was representative with regard to age and sex within each age group, region, degree of urbanisation and education (for children up to 18 years, the educational level of their parents/carers was measured). The data has been tested in Creme Food® and the intake results obtained have been reviewed against published findings.

If you are interested in using this survey, or if you would like to discuss the dataset in more detail, please contact Creme. We will assist you with the application process and with the installation of the data in your Creme Food® account.

Further Survey Information

The survey used three different questionnaires covering the age group of 7 to 11 year-olds, 12 to 18 year-olds and adults (19 to 69 years). The questionnaire covered various background and lifestyle factors such as patterns of physical activity, educational level, working status, native country, family composition, smoking, alcohol consumption, use of breakfast, and general characteristics of the diet.

The main conclusions made from this survey were that the Dutch people still consume insufficient fruit, vegetables, fish and fibre. A reduction in the intake of trans fatty acids was observed, however, the proportion of saturated fatty acids in the diet is still high and the prevalence of those who are overweight is high. A full report of the results of this consumption survey can be found on the RIVM website.